Engineer, Design 1

Responsibilities

• Apply creative problem-solving skills to solve challenging hydro-mechanical problems.
• Assist more experienced Engineers with technical items and administrative duties necessary to assure timely completion of assigned projects.
• Maintain an orderly and retrievable record of all technical items pertaining to a project.  File calculations, records of telephone conversations, and correspondence in an orderly manner in a “Project File.”
• Assist in the review specifications and performance of requirements management activities necessary to identify, track, change, validate, and verify customer requirements with guidance/oversight from more experienced Engineers.
• Assist in the design of complex hydro-mechanical components and assemblies to meet customer requirements with guidance/oversight from more experienced Engineers.  This includes, but is not limited to, the design of actuators, valves, manifolds, and test fixtures.
• Assist in the preparation of the various analyses necessary to substantiate the design of hydro-mechanical components and assemblies with guidance/oversight from more experienced Engineers.
• Assist in the preparation of layouts, drawings, and schematics of complex hydro-mechanical components, assemblies, and test fixtures, utilizing good drafting practices and technical judgment with guidance/oversight from more experienced Engineers.
• Assemble development hardware and test fixtures and perform associated development testing with guidance from the Test Engineers and Technicians.
• Assist in the preparation of test procedures, reports, data, and data items according to established standards and military specifications regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology with guidance/oversight from more experienced Engineers, Test Engineers, and Technicians.
• Communicate with Engineers and other departments, as necessary, keeping the Engineering Leadership informed of all developments.
• Apprise fellow Engineers and Engineering Leadership of any schedule or technical problems that are unable to be resolved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from an accredited four-year college or university in an appropriate mechanical engineering field.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels, including external customers, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Experience in Microsoft Office and CAD Software (NX, Solidworks or similar preferred)”.

Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship. 

Pursuant to International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”), applicants for SELECT positions will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residence, or U.S. Immigration Status in order to meet the minimum qualifications for those select positions. All inquiries related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.

We offer a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA plans, STD, LTD, life insurance, AD&D, EAP, legal, ID theft, pet insurance, tuition assistance, 401k plan with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, PTO (Paid Time Off), 12 paid holidays and Washington paid sick leave.  Salary Range: $58,600 - $87,800.

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